::Tuesday, January 27, 2004::
ATTACK OF THE DEADLY VIRUS..AGAIN
..A new and potent virus has been spreading through email lately and clogging network traffic. The greater danger, however, is the program's ability to collect sensitive data like user names and passwords and distribute them to strangers. Aside from firewalls and anti-virus software that are a must in today's virtual world, common sense is key. By not opening suspicious emails (usually with unusual and incoherent headings), you can stop the spread of any virus and save yourself some major headache. It's like those ubiquitous fire infomercials on the NY1 channel telling you to close the door when leaving a room that is on fire. In this case, closing the door is analogous to hitting the delete key on those unwanted and suspicious emails. And oh, before I forget - get yourself a mac and watch your problem go away forever.
